Sullivan vs Fabian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sullivan

Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #444 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the bean growers (Fabii clan)"

Origin: Latin (faba = bean)

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Sullivan Rank #340

Fabian Rank #444

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #444 for Fabian.

Is Sullivan or Fabian more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Fabian at #444 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Fabian mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin).

Are Sullivan and Fabian boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Fabian is primarily a boy name.